“Lagos Belongs To Yorubas” – Obasa To Pass New Property, Business Laws Favouring Only Indigenes

Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa has announced his intention to pass new laws regarding property and business ownership in the state.

Mudashiru Obasa, who was apparently unpleased about the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in the state, stated this in his acceptance speech as a third-term speaker of the Lagos parliament and the inauguration of the 10th Lagos assembly on Tuesday.

The Speaker emphasized that Lagos belongs to Yoruba heritage, contrary to claims that it is a no man’s land, noting that the new land and property laws will prioritize indigenes, ensuring their interests are safeguarded.

He added that the legislative agenda also includes the translation of laws passed by the House into the Yoruba language.

Obasa said, “There would be laws…in the areas of economy and commerce, property and titles, and we will reverse all that is reversible to protect the interest of the indigenes.”

“Lagos is a Yoruba land as against the assertions of some people that it is a no man’s land.

“Therefore, part of our legislative agenda is to ensure the translation of laws passed by this House to the Yoruba language,” he added.

Obasa revealed plans by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to pass new land and property laws would favour only Lagos indigenes.

He added, “We also aim at achieving our collective goals of creating a robust legislative framework that protects the interest of our people. Going forward in this wise, we are going to employ all legislative instruments for the support of the indigenes of Lagos.

“There would be laws and resolutions in the areas of economy and commerce, property and titles, and we will reverse all that is reversible to protect the interest of the indigenes.”

KanyiDaily recalls that Lagos Transport Boss, MC Oluomo justified the attacks melted on Igbos during the election in the state, saying the outcome proves that Lagos belongs to Yoruba people.